Legal Assistant (Healthcare)

Job Description

Job Description

About The Firm

Amundsen Davis, LLC is a full‑service business law firm with 260 attorneys. Headquartered in Chicago, we are one of the fastest‑growing law firms in the Midwest. We understand the entrepreneurial mindset that drives our clients’ business decisions, and we use this insight to respond to their needs creatively, efficiently, and pragmatically. Our firm handles the transactional, labor and employment, and litigation needs of companies across the United States. With deep experience in both litigated and transactional matters, we offer a uniquely well‑rounded partnership for your business. Amundsen Davis has offices in: Chicago, Crystal Lake, St. Charles, and Rockford, IL; Cleveland and Columbus, OH; Milwaukee, Appleton, Brookfield, Green Bay, and Madison, WI; St. Louis, MO; and Indianapolis, IN.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join a strong healthcare litigation team with an excellent firm culture! We offer a collegial environment and an excellent opportunity to continue to develop strong skills and professional growth. This is an excellent opportunity to join a sophisticated healthcare law practice and work in the dynamic, friendly, and team-oriented atmosphere of our Chicago office, while enjoying the benefits of working for a large law firm.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Provide general office support for healthcare law attorneys, more specifically, maintain and organize files, photocopy, maintain calendars, prepare expense reports, submit invoices for payment, schedule depositions, conferences and meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements.
• Open new matters, including running conflict checks and preparing engagement letters.
• Calculate, calendar and track court and other filing deadlines.
• Court docket search including reviewing judges' standing orders, court requirements, and downloading of case files.
• Document and file organization (paper and electronic filing systems), document creation, conversion and formatting.
• Format, proofread, and finalize detailed correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents, including for e-filings.
• Filing documents in state and federal courts; communicate with court staff, as necessary; keep current with changes in court rules and filing procedures.
• Must have knowledge of procedures and rules for filing documents in state and federal courts, and experience filing documents in both courts.
• Knowledge of the various stages of a litigated case
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Competencies, Education and Experience

• 5+ years of experience as a healthcare law legal assistant, preferred
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and document management systems.
• Experience with iManage 10, InTapp and Emburse a plus.
• Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and administrative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to multi-task.
• Must be self-motivated, proactive, and able to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Must have the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team with other legal assistants, paralegals and attorneys, as well as to work independently.
• Must provide excellent internal and external client service.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely with a solution oriented approach.
• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

What We Offer

• Starting Compensation Range $60,000 - $85,000 a year
• Benefits, following 30 days of employment
• Full-time, non-exempt position
• After 60 days, a hybrid schedule consisting of (4) days in the office, (1) remote day (Chicago)
• Professional growth
• Supportive, team-focused environment

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we support and encourage workforce diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, citizenship, creed, marital status, veteran status, age, family caregiving responsibilities, genetic profile or predisposition, pregnancy, or disability in any aspect of employment.